Lemon Sage Linguine with Parmigiano Reggiano

Ingredients

- 12 ounces linguine pasta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 fresh sage leaves
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- 1 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Boil Pasta:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Add the linguine and cook until al dente, according to the package instructions (approximately 8-10 minutes).
- Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water and then drain the pasta.

2. Prepare Sage Butter:
- While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the butter and allow it to melt gently.
- Once melted, add the fresh sage leaves and sauté until they become crisp and the butter begins to brown slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
- Be cautious not to let the butter burn.

3. Combine Ingredients:
- Lower the heat and add the cooked linguine to the skillet, tossing it to coat in the sage butter.
- Gradually add the reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, to loosen the mixture if necessary.

4. Add Flavorings:
- Sprinkle the lemon zest over the pasta and stir in the lemon juice.
- Add the grated Parmigiano Reggiano, tossing until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

5. Serve:
- Divide the pasta among serving plates.
- Garnish with additional lemon zest and a sprinkle of Parmigiano Reggiano before serving.
- Serve immediately while warm.

Preparation & Cooking Times

Preparation Time:
PT10M
10 minutes

Cooking Time:
PT15M
15 minutes

Total Time

PT25M
25 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Linguine pasta, Lemon sage pasta, Herb butter pasta, Parmigiano Reggiano recipe, Quick dinner, Italian dinner, Creamy linguine, Citrus pasta, Vegetarian pasta, Sage butter sauce

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

1,200 calories (total for the entire dish)

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